Should the league levy a suspension, the Penguins will be put in a tough position.

Sidney Crosby, Dustin Jeffrey, Evgeni Malkin and Brooks Orpik did not accompany the team on this two-game road trip.

Tyler Kennedy was also held out of Tuesday’s game due to concussion-like symptoms.

A suspension for Letang would leave the Penguins with five defensemen. However, the Penguins announced on their website that they have recalled defenseman Brian Strait from their AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

In five games with the Baby Pens, Strait has one goal and three assists this season.